Vulnerability Description
The cmdline pseudofiles in (1) procfs on FreeBSD 4.8 through 5.3, and (2) linprocfs on FreeBSD 5.x through 5.3, do not properly validate a process argument vector, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or read portions of kernel memory. NOTE: this candidate might be SPLIT into 2 separate items in the future.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:17.procfs.asc
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18321
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:17.procfs.asc
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18321
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1066?
CVE-2004-1066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The cmdline pseudofiles in (1) procfs on FreeBSD 4.8 through 5.3, and (2) linprocfs on FreeBSD 5.x through 5.3, do not properly validate a process argument vector, which allows local users to cause a ...
How severe is CVE-2004-1066?
CVE-2004-1066 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1066?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.